Anybody know what driving credentials qualify as Intermediate and Advanced? Driving schools? Number of HPDE events? Racing experience?
Usually you pick your own run group since you know your/car ability.
The "Run Groups" are color coded and broken into four (4) categories:
Yellow group; new driver, beginner/novice track driving experience. Restricted to certain designated SAFE passing lanes. Typically driven with street car, new to track car.
Red group; intermediate experience from driving open track events with NorCal, other driving organizations I.e. Hooked on Driving, SCCA, other track car clubs etc. typically driven with streetable/track car, New Gen Shelby, Porsche, spec Miata, corvette or better with race tires. This group gets filled quickly.
Green group; advanced open track experience, typically driven with track specific car not legal for street use.
Blue group; very experienced driver, ex or current race car driver. Race car
All track drivers MUST attend the drivers meeting every morning!!! (Not parade lap drivers)
Drivers can drive in lower driving groups unless otherwise discussed in drivers meeting typically, BUT
SCCA 43 being a SAAC event in conjunction with NorCal SAAC, SAAC Nat'l (as we refer to) will be calling the shots, so some details are subject to change.
Parade laps are just that...parade laps which will have restrictions as well in regards to passengers. Again in the past Sonoma Int'l Raceway has had an age limit to passengers even in parade laps. That may or may not have changed, check with registration the day of. Don't be surprised if there are restrictions. Just an FYI.
Cheers,
~Earl J